Russia Mulls Gold-backed Stablecoin, Lawmaker Confirms After Iran Visit
Russia may issue a stablecoin backed by gold to use in international settlements, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has admitted. The matter has been discussed during a recent visit to Iran where officials have also signaled interest in such an initiative. Iran and Russia Talk Stablecoin Payments for Bilateral Trade Settlements The Russian […]
China-backed Blockchain Project Proposes SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins and CBDCs
The company developing China’s blockchain network wants to create a system for international settlements with stablecoins and state-issued digital currencies. The plan is to establish a platform facilitating the use of these two fiat-based digital assets in foreign trade. Company Behind China’s Blockchain Push Aims to Make Stablecoins and State Coins Interoperable Hong Kong-based Red […]
Russia to begin work on CBDC settlement system as sanctions endure
The country’s central bank will begin studying two possible cross-border CBDC settlement models this quarter.This post was originally published on this site
China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE Trial Cross-Border Transactions With Digital Currencies
The monetary authorities of four jurisdictions in Asia have carried out tests with international settlements using state-issued digital currencies. Cross-border payments and foreign exchange transactions totaling over $22 million were made as part of the pilot project with the participation of the Bank for International Settlements. Asian Central Banks Pilot Real-Value International Settlements With Digital […]
Western Union Suspends Operations in Russia, Belarus Over Ukraine War
Remittance giant Western Union has joined other financial services companies supporting sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision will affect customers in the Russian Federation as well as those in Belarus, an ally of Moscow, backing its military operation. Western Union Condemns Invasion of Ukraine, Halts Services in Russia and Belarus Money […]